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Whether it is cycling, running or otherwise, GPS/heart rate sports watches have become the new favorite of people who love sports. Last time, Azhi introduced to you whether you also need a heart rate watch when riding a bicycle? However, there are many products on the market. Today, Azhi teaches you how to choose? The most expensive one is not necessarily the most suitable. "Bicycle Chronicle" helps you draw key points and allows you to buy sports watches in one go! The functions of
sports watches are very diverse. Of course, the functions are from less to more, and the prices are also rising. Therefore, recommends choosing based on your own needs. Otherwise, too versatile watches will be in addition to the high price, large body and complex operation, which may not be suitable for everyone.
is not engaged in the Tri-iron sports, so don’t choose the Tri-iron watch with a higher unit price. If you already have a heartbeat belt, you can choose a sports watch that does not have built-in heart rate detection and can be used with ANT+ heartbeat belts. For example, the GOLiFE GoWatch 820i and Bryton Amis S430 are relatively affordable. Or if the GPS function is not required, you can also choose the Mio Alpha 2 or G.PULS HRM-M10 exercise heartbeat watch with only heart rate function.
can detect heart rate by wearing a sports watch with built-in heart rate measurement. The principle is to detect it with LED green light. When the veins are dilated, the amount of hemoglobin increases and the reflection signal is small; when the veins contract, the amount of hemoglobin decreases and the reflection signal is large, so the heartbeat is measured. When wearing it, try to fit the body with the skin to improve accuracy. If light is leaked, errors will occur, and the heart rate detection in the water during swimming will also be affected.
sports watch with built-in heart rate monitoring function is used to detect heart rate with LED green light. (Photo: TOMTOM)
watch without built-in heart rate detection is matched with a chest strap-type heartbeat belt, which uses the conductive rubber on the chest strap to detect the weak current of the heartbeat to measure the heartbeat, and then transmits it to the watch. At present, many manufacturers still believe that the accuracy of optical detection is still doubtful, so they continue to use traditional heartbeat belts.
sports watches all use lithium batteries and are charged via USB, and manufacturers will clearly indicate the battery performance on the product. However, the battery is limited, and the GPS and heart rate functions are quite power-consuming. They can operate for about ten hours under full charge. If you perform long-term exercises such as Super Iron Man and Super Horse, it may not be enough. Especially if the full function is turned on, it consumes more power, such as the TOMTOM SPARK with the most functions. If "GPS+heart rate+music" is turned on at the same time, it can only be used for 5 hours.
is uploaded via Bluetooth. Users can upload their personal movement records on their watches to mobile APPs and network platforms. It is faster and more convenient than transmitting data to computers and then to the network via USB. Some users even believe that watches are just hardware, and although product functions are different, they will not be very big, and whether the software APP is easy to use is even more important. However, most of the APPs of each brand are only available to users of the brand to register, so if you want to know whether it is easy to use, it is recommended to discuss with friends who have used it first.
Each sports watch company provides exclusive websites, which have various recording and analysis functions. You can even draw lessons on the website and then wear the watch. The functions and convenience of the website will be of great help to organize information after exercise, allowing users to exercise more efficiently and fully play the functions of the sports watch. Nowadays, all brands are paying more and more attention to the functionality of the website. For example, the GOLiFE RUN platform recently launched an exclusive slope analysis for car owners, providing score evaluation and related data at the Tour de France level.
Upload the watch’s records to the APP and website to fully utilize the functions of the watch. (Photo: GOLiFE )
All products will be marked with their waterproof specifications, such as 30, 40, or 50 meters underwater, and you won’t be afraid of taking a bath or swimming. However, it must be reminded that the built-in LED green light heart rate detection function of the watch will be affected underwater function. It is recommended to be more accurate with the heartbeat belt.
If you are practicing running normally, you can stand and wait for the watch to catch the satellite, but if the competition begins, you can't wait for 1 or 2 minutes, right? Therefore, the GPS positioning speed of the watch is also very important. For example, Epson emphasizes that corresponding to Japan's quasi-zenith satellite system, the satellite orbit passes directly above Northeast Asia, and the satellite coverage rate can be increased by 8 hours in one day, and the reception signal is more accurate.TomTom SPARK uses the top positioning and tracking technology of US GPS + Russian GLONASS dual satellites to provide users with more real-time data.
sports watch is a "expensive three-three" one. Many people usually wear it as a watch, but the appearance is too ugly. It is recommended to go to the store to play with the physical ones, try it on to see if it is comfortable and the texture is as expected. For example, Gamin's watches emphasize colorful and fashionable appearance, TomTom provides two wide and thin straps for both men and women, while Bryton has different colors of straps to replace, allowing users to better show their personal fashion taste and personality. In addition, Garmin's Forerunner 920XT has more functions and a lot larger size. The watch with fewer functions will be simpler and more suitable for wearing when working and formal clothing. The appearance of the
sports watch and the feeling of wearing it are also something that many consumers care about.
If car owners want to replace the watch with a sports watch, they must pay attention to whether there are fixed seats that can be installed on the handlebar and compatible with the cadence sensor. For example, the Bryton Amis S430 and TOMTOM Spark have fixed seats; or they can be compatible with power meters, such as the Forerunner 920XT. However, after actual use, I found that it is inconvenient to wear it on the wrist when riding a bike. Even if it is fixed to the handlebar, it is because the watch field is small and difficult to read. In terms of pure cycling, the watch is more useful.
If you want to replace the watch with a watch, you must have a special fixed seat. (Photo: TOMTOM)
The operation method of each watch is different. Too many buttons can sometimes make people confused. Simple and intuitive operation method will be easier to get started. For example, TomTom Spark has only one click, which can operate up, down, left, right, up and down to make selections, right confirmation and left exit, which is easy to understand. Bryton Amis has 4 keys, which are divided into top, bottom, confirm, and return, and you can get started by touching it once.
Bryton Amis has 4 keys, the upper and lower keys on the left, and confirm and return on the right. You can get started by touching it once.
After understanding the functions of sports watches, and thinking about your own needs, you will have a more conceptual concept of sports watches. When you look at the products on the market, you will be able to grasp the key points and buy sports watches that suit you faster and more appropriately!
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